Van catches fire on A30 near Launceston
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The Ford Transit was "well alight" when firefighters reached it, the fire service said
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A van caught fire on the A30 near Launceston in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service said it sent a crew from Launceston to the scene at 05:23 BST.
A spokesperson said on arrival, firefighters found a Ford Transit "well alight" and requested a second appliance from Launceston.
Devon and Cornwall Police joined fire crews at the incident to help manage traffic, they added.
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